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Strattera withdrawal?

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I know that medically it may not be proven but want to know from parents: did your child have withdrawal when coming off Strattera? We stopped it a few days ago due to my son getting violent with my daughter while on it but now he's even worse. Is it possible that he is suffering withdrawal or after effects?
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YES!! Strattera is a cousin of an antidepressant! So, as with an antidepressant, he should be weaned slowly off of the medication. Stopping it cold turkey can lead to rebound symptoms (worse symptoms) of ADHD and even depression. I would contact his Dr and explain what's going on. He/She should help you to taper down slowly.
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I have no person experience with Strattera withdrawal; however, as Sunygirl said, it is similar to antidepressants, so should not be stopped suddenly. This is clearly stated on the information that comes with the medicine.. I suggest you call the doctor, inform him of the violent outbursts, and ask him to wean your son off. Again, it is not safe to stop Strattera suddenly.

I am sorry you are having such a bad experience with this drug as it has been a lifesaver for me.
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Yes my daughter wasn't on the medicine too long before she became suicidal.....we stopped the medicine immediately and that probably wasn't the right thing to do her behavior got a lot worse for about two weeks then started subsiding.
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